(July 10, 2022) Previously scheduled for Aug. 15, the order banks for the 2023 Ford Maverick will open on Aug 2nd as per Tim Bartz of Long McArthur, according to auto evolution.com The second model year of the Escape-based unibody pickup will enter production at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant on Oct. 24.  

Ford hasn’t mentioned what’s in the offing for 2023, but it’s pretty certain that pricing will go up. Pricing has gone up $1,000 across the board for 2022 truck, according to a recent forum thread on the Maverick Truck Club. The Ford still hasn’t modified the suggested retail price on the online configurator with the $1,000 price increase.

Including the aforementioned increase, the XL Hybrid retails at $20,995 before destination and delivery. It’s not a huge difference, but nevertheless, do remember the Dearborn-based automaker waxed lyrical about the $19,995 sticker price of the 2022 model. Even with this increase, the Maverick still is the most affordable new truck in this part of the world.

Prospective customers are offered two choices. The 2.5-liter FHEV combines a 2.5-liter engine produced in Mexico with a 94-kW electric motor, a 1.1-kWh battery residing under the rear seats, and the PowerSplit electronic continuously variable transmission. It has 191 horsepower and 155 pound-feet on tap.

Only available with front-wheel drive, the hybrid is joined by a 2.0-liter turbo shared with the Bronco Sport. Based on Ford’s internal figures, the engine makes 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.